(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The 'Tamm' Volunteer Network, which brings together volunteer programmes and initiatives in Qatar into one online database, was launched yesterday at Hamad bin Khalifa University Student Center.
Co-founded by Silatech, the Social Development Centre (SDC), Reach Out To Asia (Rota), and the Qatar Center for Voluntary Activities (QCVA), the network was launched at a press conference held in the presence of H E Sheikha Al Mayassa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, the Doha Film Institute and Rota.
Through the Tamm portal (www.tamm.qa), young people can search for the volunteer opportunities of most interest to them, understand what they can expect from their volunteer experience, and learn about the many benefits that can be gained through volunteering.
Tamm encourages all organizations interested in volunteering activities and with volunteer programs to join the Tamm network. Any organization can post its volunteer opportunities on the portal and find the best possible volunteers for their projects.
Tamm provides free training both to volunteers and member organizations, including expert training for youth, as well as assistance in choosing the type of volunteer programs that best fit their interests and abilities, including valuable overseas volunteer opportunities. Tamm provides organizations with information about best practices in volunteer programs, and will organize an annual forum to keep member organizations updated on best practices.
According to Silatech CEO Dr Tarik M Yousef, "Volunteer programs give us the chance to give back to our community, to gain new friends and share new experiences, and, for young people, the opportunity to grow and develop valuable skills that will help ease their entry into adulthood and the working world. We look forward to strengthening the culture of volunteering in Qatar through the Tamm network."
Amal Abdul Latif Al Mannai, Executive Director of the SDC and Chairperson of Tamm, said, "Volunteer work is a very commendable activity. Through people's donation of their time vital work is achieved that wouldn't often be otherwise. That's why the Social Development Center is proud to be a founding partner of Tamm Portal, through which we strive to involve Qatar's young men and women in the development and assistance of their community."
Essa Al Mannai, Rota's Executive Director, said: "Rota is proud to be a co-founder of the landmark Tamm initiative alongside our good friends Silatech, SDC and QCVA. As the first online portal to match volunteers and high quality volunteering opportunities inside Qatar, Tamm makes an invaluable contribution to promoting a culture of volunteerism and social responsibility among the Qatar's diverse youth. It will allow young people to experience the joys of volunteering, providing yet another opportunity to give back to the country that has given us so much."
Aisha Al Kuwari, Chairperson of QCVA, said "Tamm connects organizations interested in volunteering activities together with volunteers in order to bring future partnerships and new volunteer opportunities throughout Qatar. The network unifies the efforts from different organizations and provides them with best practices in volunteer programs. Tamm will also help QCVA in achieving our future plans and will be a centralized source of information and tools for volunteers' organisations."
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